Scholarships

Community Foundation – Central Virginia Scholarship Program

The Central Virginia Scholarship Program was established in 1993 by anonymous donors concerned with metropolitan Richmond’s outstanding students who are unable to attend the colleges of their choice because of cost. The program realizes that private colleges are often more expensive than public universities. The intent of this scholarship is to help to bridge the gap for worthy students whose preference is to attend private institutions.

Community Foundation – Becky Briggs Memorial Scholarship Fund

Open to seniors attending Douglas Freeman High School, Hermitage High School, J.R. Tucker High School or Glen Allen High School.  Applicants must demonstrate outstanding commitment to academics, school and community activities, and also a commitment to fellow classmates; and be a candidate for high school graduation at the end of the current academic year, and plan to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university in the continental United States the following academic year.

Community Foundation – Anne B. Taliaferro Scholarship

Open to students who attend First Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, wherever they may choose to attend college, OR students from the Richmond area who plan to attend Averett University in Danville, Virginia. Applicants judged on: academic performance; commitment to and involvement in extracurricular and community service activities; financial need; and response to personal statement.

Community Foundation – Bank of America Lori Ann Robinson Memorial Scholarship

Open to seniors attending a state-accredited high school in Richmond City or Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover or King and Queen counties. Applicants must: demonstrate outstanding academic work and financial need; be a candidate for high school graduation at the end of the current academic year and plan to enroll in an accredited two year or four-year college or university in the continental United States the following academic year; and intend to pursue a major in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration.

Community Foundation – Anne Micou Delhagen Scholarship Fund

Supports qualifying graduates of Thomas Dale High School or Carver College & Career Academy which was formerly Chesterfield Community High School. The recipient of the scholarship will be the student who has shown the ability to capitalize on hidden potential. Applicants must show: demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles that could influence academic performance and ability to capitalize on hidden potential based on personal statement; academic achievement based on grade point average and SAT scores; and extracurricular activities and involvement in the community.

Community Foundation – Anne Anton Koval Memorial Scholarship

Supports adult learners in Central Virginia who are pursuing a career in health care and are in need of financial support.  For the purposes of this scholarship, adult learners are defined as individuals who have completed high school but did not immediately pursue post-secondary education, or individuals who completed high school and earned a post-secondary degree, but have opted to return to school to pursue an alternative course of study.  Eligible applicants must be 21 years of age or older. Applicants judged on: academic performance; commitment to and involvement in extracurricular and community service activities; financial need; and interest in pursuing a post-secondary degree in a health care field.

Community Foundation – Amanda Lynn Seeley Memorial Scholarship Fund

Supports qualifying graduates of Prince George, Southampton, Surry and Sussex County public/private high schools and Tidewater Academy.   The recipient of the scholarship will be a well-rounded individual who participates fully in activities in school, his/her faith based community, and his/her local community. Applicants judged on: academic performance; commitment to and involvement in extracurricular and community service activities; financial need; and response to essay question.

Community Foundation – Alice Haynie Dameron Scholarship Fund

Supports qualifying high school graduates residing in Northumberland County, Virginia. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and preference will be given to students who are members of First Baptist Church, Heathsville, Macedonia Baptist Church, Heathsville and Shiloh Baptist Church, Burgess. Applicants judged on: academic achievement; financial need; and involvement in the community through public service.

State Fair of Virginia – Competition Scholarships

Open to all state residents who want to compete in any State Fair Competition, such as livestock, 4-H, SkillsUSA, etc.  Competitions will be held at the State Fair (late September-early October).  Deadlines vary by type of competition, beginning with Livestock competitions in mid-August.

Virginia Association for Pupil Transportation-Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference – Buster Bynum Scholarship

The Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference (SESPTC), comprised of fourteen member
states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina,
Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia) will grant a $2,000
Buster Bynum Education Scholarship. Named in honor of R. A. “Buster” Bynum, retired
Director of the Virginia Department of Education’s pupil transportation office and former
SESPTC treasurer, this one-time $2,000 education scholarship is made available to one deserving
public school student in each of the fourteen-member southeastern states.

Smithfield Foundation Scholarships

Open to dependent children or grandchildren of current full-time or retired employees of Smithfield Foods.  In order to be awarded a scholarship you must be accepted by one of the schools listed.  You must first apply and be accepted to be awarded a Smithfield Foundation scholarship.

Richmond Paralegal Association – Jean Proffitt and Susan Brewer, Esq. Scholarship Fund

Open to students who are attending a paralegal program at an approved school in the Richmond metro area, on a part-time or full-time basis, and have completed the equivalent of 9 semester hours in the program. Applicants who have completed at least 12 semester hours will be given higher consideration.

Richmond Elks Lodge #45 – Legacy Awards

Open to children and grandchildren of Elk members who are high school seniors, going on to an accredited college or university in the U.S., and exhibit the core values of the Elks National Foundation.  Must take the SAT test by year end, and apply online.

Richmond Elks Lodge #45 – “Most Valuable Student” Scholarship Program

Open to any U.S. high school senior (relation to Elks member not necessary).  500 awards will be made nationally to graduating seniors this year.  Eight MVS scholarships will be awarded to residents of Virginia.  Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need

National Ice Cream Retailers Association – Bryce Thompson Scholarship

The National Ice Cream Retailers Association (NICRA) annually sponsors the Bryce Thomson Scholarship Award for full-time or part-time employees of Active members. The Board of Directors of NICRA established the award in 1995, honoring Bryce Thomson, a man whose 55-plus years of commitment to the ice cream industry is unparalleled.

This year, $40,000 will be awarded to applicants who are employees of member stores.

National Garden Club South Atlantic Region – Corrie Whitlock Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a college sophomore or junior for use during the junior or senior year of college and majoring in the study of Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Botany, Plant Pathology, Biology, Forestry, Agronomy, Environmental Concerns, City Planning, Land Management and/or allied subjects.

Lexus of Richmond Leadership Award

Each week Lexus of Richmond recognizes one outstanding high school senior scholar-athlete. These nominees demonstrate outstanding achievements and hard work in the classroom, in the community and on the field. At the end of the school year, all nominees will be honored at an awards banquet where one outstanding nominee will be selected to receive a $10,000 scholarship.

Henrico Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship

Graduating senior from Henrico County Public High school who intends to pursue a career in public education (teacher or support personnel).  Must demonstrate academic achievement and leadership.  Contact school counselor for further information.

Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence (DSDI) Scholarship

Open to all members of DSDI (junior or senior member) who are enrolled as full-time students for the entire academic year in an approved post-secondary educational institution.

Chesterfield County Farm Bureau – Mary Stratton Scholarship

Students whose parents have been members of Chesterfield County Farm Bureau for a minimum of one year may submit a 250 word essay on “How I Can Serve My Community.”  See high school guidance counselor for application.

Chesterfield County Fair Association Scholarship

Open to Chesterfield graduating seniors with at least a 2.0 GPA. Preference given to Chesterfield County Fair Association members and/or participants in the Chesterfield County Fair.

Bailey Family Foundation – High School Scholarship

Open to graduating seniors who demonstrated scholastic achievement, balanced with community service or other extracurricular activities. Applicants must have GPA of 2.5, demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. resident, be a graduate of a participating high school listed on the application, and be pursuing an undergraduate degree.  Virginia high schools currently listed are predominantly in Northern Virginia.

Bailey Family Foundation – College Scholarship

Open to students who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need. Applicants must have GPA of 2.5, demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. resident, be enrolled or accepted to one of the participating schools listed on the application, and be pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Ashland Strawberry Faire – Tafi Yourtee Memorial Scholarship

Open to Hanover County graduating seniors from each of the four county high schools planning to major in one of the performing arts.

All Hanover County Scholarship Program recipients are selected by the individual schools. If you are interested in pursuing one of these scholarships, please contact your school’s main office or guidance counselor for more information.

Ashland Strawberry Faire – Jay Pace Memorial Scholarship

Open to Hanover County graduating seniors from each of the four county high schools planning to major in journalism.

All Hanover County Scholarship Program recipients are selected by the individual schools. If you are interested in pursuing one of these scholarships, please contact your school’s main office or guidance counselor for more information.

Ashland Strawberry Faire – Dick Gillis Memorial Scholarship

Open to any student at Randolph-Macon College majoring in Political Science.

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American Association of Candy Technologists – John Kitt Memorial Scholarship

Applicant must be attending an accredited 4-year college in North America, majoring in food science, chemical science, biological science or related field, and have a demonstrated interest in confectionery technology.

Allen Law Firm – George E. Allen Academic Scholarship

The applicant must be a senior in a Virginia high school headed to a 2 or 4-year college or university, or a technical/trade school.

The applicant should demonstrate good character and high achievement despite obstacles or special challenges.

The applicant should demonstrate academic progress during his or her four years of high school.

Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia – Episcopal Church Women – Elise Holladay – Beverley D. Tucker Scholarships

Available to Episcopalians living in the Diocese of Southern Virginia.  The scholarship will provide assistance to men and women for continued education beyond high school in undergraduate study only.

Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia – Ridley Foundation Scholarship

The student must be a communicant of the Diocese of Southern Virginia or resident of the Diocese of Southern Virginia or a dependent of an employee of the Diocese or any of its churches. The student must have a 2.5 average for the previous semester.  The student must have a financial need.  Please see the link for more details and requirements.